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A look back at 2023

This year was another one for the books. It was a year of drought, triple-digit temperatures and high input costs. Farmers and ranchers finally saw a little relief from the drought with rains early in the summer, only to face another dry spell. A spike of avian influenza and inflation drove up egg prices, hitting [...]

Giving thanks beyond the table

By Emmy Powell The Thanksgiving holiday is more than just a meal. It’s a time to gather together with family and friends. It’s a season of giving thanks for our many blessings. And we have much to be thankful for. Because of farmers, ranchers and others, we have endless options on our grocery store shelves. [...]

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Agriculture: From farm to home plate

By Shelby Shank Have you ever thought about what agriculture and baseball, aka America’s favorite pastime, have in common? From the peanuts in your hand to the leather of a glove, agriculture makes up baseball. Uniforms and shoelaces are made from a blend of cotton and other fibers, and Texas farmers proudly grow the fabric [...]

Meet Texas strawberry farmers

By Shelby Shank When you think of cantaloupe, you think of Pecos. When you think of peaches, you think of Fredericksburg. But if somebody says strawberries, Poteet is the place that comes to mind. Those strawberries are the heart of 4G Reyes Farms where cousins David Reyes and Joel Garcia carry on their family’s tradition [...]

Agriculture scores a touchdown at the Big Game

By Emmy Powell Football, food and commercials. Those are the three things I think of when it’s the biggest football game of the year. Many fans are cheering for their favorite team, but I’m rooting for agriculture. Without agriculture, the big game just simply wouldn’t be what it is. Can you imagine the ultimate championship [...]

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Rural Texans need better broadband access

By Julie Tomascik Loading. Loading. Loading. Oh, wait. Disconnected. For many in rural Texas and in rural areas across the nation, it’s an all too familiar feeling when trying to stream content, check email or upload files. It’s been said the internet is just a rumor in some parts of remote Texas. Once considered a [...]